Sam Hubbard, the Ohio St. EDGE, sits at No. 45 on the consensus board across 24 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 69% elite, 20% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His tape is solid, but nothing jumps off the screen.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Hubbard could become an early starter as a strong-side defensive end for a 4-3 defense.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a power-setter.
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“…Hubbard will pass the eyeball test with his height, weight, and build, but he's missing the plus athleticism to take him over the top as a pass rusher. His tape is solid, but nothing jumps off the screen. Teams looking for a big time edge rusher won't get too excited by him, but he will appeal to defensive coordinators looking for guys with size and motor to plug into a blitz-heavy, twist-happy defense. Hubbard could…”
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